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Bill Clinton: The most important job of any society is to raise its children well.

On the recordMay 15, 1999
The most important job of any society is to raise its children well.
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Bill Clinton
Democratic · Arkansas

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Remarks at a Democratic National Committee Reception in Las Vegas, Nevada

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